“When I think of Raphael House, I think of Love. Open hearts and open arms.”
–Regina, age 29

“I felt that you pushed
me, but not in a careless
way. You pushed me to
become financially and
independently stable.”
–Joseph, age 35

WE ARE EXPANDING OUR
PROGRAMS TO HELP
200 MORE FAMILIES A YEAR.
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR
FOUNDATIONS FOR FAMILIES
GROWTH CAMPAIGN.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

At Raphael House, we see homelessness as a temporary state that doesn’t define a person. We understand that homelessness can result from unexpected circumstances, whether economic, health-related, or because of a breakdown in family structure. We provide families an opportunity to take ownership of their futures and improve the quality of their lives through a nurturing and supportive process that emphasizes the importance of strong families and personal dignity.

THANK YOU.

Fr. David and Elaine delighted staff and friends by sharing some of their history at Raphael House, which included showing us the room where they lived when they were first married!
Friends old and new came together recently when the Raphael House community paid tribute to former Raphael House Executive Director Father David Lowell and and his wife Elaine at a dedication for our ne ... READ MORE

We caught up recently with Nicole, one of our moms, and her teen daughter Sade. They told us this past fall they enjoyed their first ever baseball game, thanks to our generous friends at Aramark, who donated Giants tickets to Raphael House families. Both mom and daughter are HUGE San Francisco sports fans.
"My daughter and I had the best time ever at the SF Giants game," said Nicole. "We e ... READ MORE

There’s a word you hear a lot in the rooms and hallways of Raphael House: it’s partner. For some of us the word means a spouse or loved one. We might think of a best friend as our “partner in crime.” Maybe your daughter just made partner at the firm. Whatever imagery it conjures up, for us at Raphael House it’s more than a noun or a greeting. It’s a philosophy.
Partnership is one of ... READ MORE

Thanks to the support of attendees, donors, sponsors, staff, volunteers, speakers, and many more we successfully raised approximately $452,000 at our One Home, Many Hearts Gala on Friday, May 2nd! These funds directly support our crucial programs for homeless and low-income families in the Bay Area. This goes on record as our most successful Gala to date! Thank you! Here are the photos, and b ... READ MORE